Friend Of God

We’ve been playing live since May 28th 2021 - we formed in university during lockdown so it was a bit of a slow burn at first, but as soon as we hit the stage we realised there was an energy between us and the audience that we were not used to experiencing, certainly not in little pub gigs. Fast forward a year and we have opened Islington Assembly Hall in front of hundreds of strangers - it was insane! And the crowd’s response was incredible. Fast forward another year and we’re now finishing up a long residency at The Camden Club in London where we’ve played numerous sold out shows. During this time we’ve also toured the UK and Portugal playing in front of crowds of up to 3,000 and we are ready to smash out the festival scene this summer and make the crowds go wild. Hello Amnesia isn’t the most well known band on the circuit, but we’re a great crowd pleaser (even to people who don’t like rock music) and we’re just keen to get out there and share our fun with more people!

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multi-styled and multi-instrumental songwriter, producer and recording artist Leo Chavez is making & performing music in a new way

Leo's experience as a Jazz/R&B guitarist, mixing with his passion for profound, intimate songwriting and his alternative use of live loops + drum sequencing create a hypnotising and diverse live experience.

His ability to translate profound artistic insight into a 21st century commercial sound, tell us there's something new and disruptive afoot.

Ten strings, two brains and an assortment of pedals combining to create meditative loops and streams of consciousness inspired by the Carnatic, classical, psychedelic, and ambient-electronic traditions. This set will be accompanied by AI-generated visual artwork courtesy of @aetupe77.

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As a producer, rapper, and filmmaker, my music is very immersive and story driven. It pulls the listener into an entirely different world with each song, through a colourful use of sound design and hard-hitting yet comedic lyrical storytelling. I take pride in an original sound that I can call my own.

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Özten is a genre-blending DJ and producer who focuses on mixing niche and cultural sounds from her own and the world's. Her sound is a harmonious blend of her Anatolian roots, rap music and contemporary electronic. One of her signatures is breaking the boundaries between Eastern grooves and Western beats, incorporating traditional instruments like the *bağlama* and *ney* into the vibrant realms of techno and house music. Drawing inspiration from the dynamic energy of UK rap, garage, jungle, and drum & bass, Özten infuses her sets with the spirit of community she experienced at events in Bristol and London.

Check out Özten's regular live show on Brixton Radio, where she displays her unpredictable yet satisfying music, blending all the way from house and drill to arabesk and bass music.

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Lazy Snacks, a fusion band hailing from Devon, UK. Formed to kickstart a funk infused revolution of music, utilising a unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, disco and more.
Bringing a diverse range of musical influences to the stage. Lazy Snacks aim to entertain and bring their music to the masses. Their live shows are high energy and packed with unexpected twists and turns; Insisting on connecting with their audience and creating an unforgettable experience. Including, selling out the Exeter Phoenix and Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds and dominating festival stages like El Dorado, (22, 23), and Altitude (23).
The group has an album incoming this year with more singles to be released in the mean time. Keep your eyes and ears locked on the band as they move to showcase their sound.

Joana Simães is a visual artist from Felgueiras, a small town in the district of Porto, Portugal. After studying Fine Art in high school, Simães moved to London in 2020 to pursue a degree in Fine Art at Middlesex University, graduating in 2023.

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The core of Joana´s work goes from classically executed figurative oil paintings to more graphic paintings with the use of flat colors and less shading, onto hard surfaces in various sizes. Inspired by artists such as Goya and Michael Borremans, Simães explores the subtleties of human experience through both painting and, on occasion, video art.

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Taking inspiration from person experiences hoping to open conversations and allow people to feel comfortable when discussing hard to talk about topics. REAL TALK. A massive advocate for mental health, weaving words to slam political issues and twisting tales and storytelling in a unique flow and style. He has written for companies across Greater Manchester, been featured on BBC radio, facilitated workshops, collaborated with artists, and is now working on a very exciting project with a group of Manchester musicians.

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Along side the Spoken word world Matt’s acting has taken him all over the UK and further a field. Credits include - The Girl On The Train , Coronation Street, Miss Scarlet & The Duke and The Lazarus Project. Currently in PATRIOTS by Peter Morgan (The Crown) in the West End.

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Kieran is a 20 year old music producer who has had influence from many genres along his way. He started as a saxophonist exploring jazz and blues, then he proceeded to play the upright bass and learnt about the art of classical music. He has also dived into gospel and hip hop later on in his years. Kieran likes to collaborate and has a lot more music waiting to release.

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Jack Miller and Oscar Farrell have been releasing music for four years under the title of Rein, racking up over 500,000 streams on Spotify with plays on radio one and support from artists such as Hammer, Dj Seinfeld and Kettama. Rein’s music seeks to encapsulate the emotions of early adulthood, taking inspiration from the contemporary electronic music scene that is so strong in the UK.

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